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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Coir Industry Set to Cross A New High in Fortunes Even Amidst Covid-19
Despite COVID – 19, the export of Coir and Coir products from India during the first half of the year 2020-21 registered Rs. 1662.43 crore with an increase of around Rs. 300.00 crore from the first half of previous year. This is also the highest half year figure ever recorded in the history of the Coir Board. The total exports of coir and coir products for the first half of the year were worth Rs. 1361.45 crore in 2019-20. During the first half of the year 2020-21, 5,43,393 MT of coir and coir products were exported from the country as against 4,93,399 MT exported during the first half of preceding year. The increase, in value, works out to be 22.1% and, in terms of quantity, 10.1%when compared to the corresponding figures of the previous year. The trend shows that coir exports will cross all the records by the end of this year.
Coir pith with export earnings of Rs. 835.26 crore constituted 50% of the total export of coir products from the country. Coir fibre with an export of Rs. 303.69 crore constituted to 18% of the total exports. The value-added items put together constituted 31% of the total exports. 'Tufted Mats' topped among the value added products .
During the first half of the year 2020-21, 97 countries imported coir and coir products from India. USA topped the importing countries with 30% in value and 17% in quantity. China is the second largest importer of coir products from India with a share of 23% in value and 37% in quantity. Netherlands, UK, South Korea, Spain, Australia, Italy, Germany and Canada imported substantial quantities of coir and coir products during the period.
The work from home nature of the European/ US countries caused increase in exports of coir floor coverings and coir pith. During the post lock-down, most of the units are running more than the capacity to cater to the demand.
The total production of coir and coir products was 4,40,000 MT during the first half of the current financial year, which helped to open new employment opportunities, which gives a new horizon of hope to coir industry.
Consumption of coir and coir products in the domestic market also shows an increasing trend. The Coir Board showrooms across the country could achieve a total sale of Rs 691.69 lakhs.
Ministry of Finance
GST Revenue collection for July 2020
₹ 87,422 crore gross GST revenue collected in July
The gross GST revenue collected in the month of July, 2020 is ₹ 87,422 crore of which CGST is ₹ 16,147crore, SGST is ₹ 21,418 crore, IGST is ₹ 42,592 crore  and Cess is ₹7,265 crore .
The government has settled ₹ 23,320 crore to CGST and ₹ 18,838 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement.The total revenue earned by Central Government and the State Governments after regular settlement in the month of July,2020 is ₹ 39,467 crore for CGST and ₹ 40,256 crore for the SGST.
The revenues for the month are 86% of the GST revenues in the same month last year. During the month, the revenues from import of goods were 84%and the revenues from domestic transaction  were 96% of the revenues from these sources during the same month last year.
The revenues for the last month were higher than the current month. However, it is important to note that during the previous month, a large number of taxpayers also paid taxes pertaining to February, March and April 2020 on account of the relief provided due to COVID-19. It may also be noted that the taxpayers with turnover less than ₹ 5 core continue to enjoy relaxation in filing of returns till September 2020.
The chart shows trends in monthly gross GST revenues during the current year. The table shows the state-wise figures of GST collected in each State during the month of July 2020 as compared to July, 2019 and for the full year.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Shri Gowda and Shri Mandaviya review functioning of NIPER Mohali and Rae Bareli through video conferencing
Support to Industry especially to MSMEs through extension of services like testing, consultancy and incubation centers is need of the hour:Gowda
Research works that can have large impact on well-being of the people should be expedited on priority:Mandaviya
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda and Shri Mansukh Mandaviya MoS, Chemicals & Fertilizers held a review meeting on the functioning of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Mohali and Rae Bareli through video conferencing Yesterday.
The meeting was attended by Secretary  Dr P D Vaghela and other senior officers of Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Speaking at the meeting Shri Gowda said that NIPERs have immense role to play in the development of upcoming bulk drug and medical device parks. Focus should be made on drug discovery for diseases like TB, malaria, kala azar, cancer, diabetes, obesity etc. Drug repurposing and drug development could be other areas, he added. NIPER like Mohali should develop their own Centers of Excellence as R & D is thrust of present Government under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi .
He also said that support to Industry especially to MSME sector through extension of services like testing, consultancy and incubation centers is the need of the hour. Every prospects of revenue generation must be explored and NIPERs should evolve into self-sustaining premier institutions. There is need to strengthen industry-academia linkages which can also be leveraged to commercialize patents which are held by NIPERs.
Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said that research work that can have large impact on well-being of the people should be given priority and expedited.
Director NIPER Raebareli, Dr. S.J.S. Flora who is Director in charge of NIPER Mohali gave a brief presentation on various issues related to NIPER Mohali and Raebareli. He said that NIPER Mohali has been ranked 3rd and NIPER Raebareli at 18th by NIRF in pharmacy sector. He also apprised that NIPER joint entrance examination will be held on September 28, 2020 with all safety precautions, and academic session may start from October
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research  is a national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences with the objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences.
At present there are seven NIPERs across the country at Mohali, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Raebareli, Guwahati, Hajipur and Kolkata. The Government of India has declared NIPER as an 'Institute of National Importance
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in November , 2019
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of November 2019. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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Ministry of Education
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi to virtually address the 22nd Convocation IIT Guwahati tomorrow
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be addressing the convocation of IIT, Guwahati through video-conferencing at 12 Noon, on Tuesday 22nd September 2020.Union Education Minister, Shri Ramesh PokhriyalNishank ,Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for Education Shri Sanjay Dhotre and other dignitaries will participate in the event. Dr. Rajiv I. Modi, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Guwahati, and Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Director, IIT Guwahati, will be present during the event.
1803 students including 687 B.Tech and 637 M.Tech students will be receiving degrees tomorrow.
For the Convocation, to celebrate the graduate's accomplishments online through virtual mode, the Institute has created a virtual reality-based award distribution where one can experience an avatar of the recipient of the award collecting a medal from Director's own avatar surrogating him, from the comfort of their home. The Institute has also created a photo-booth, with an option of different backgrounds, for students to take pictures at some selected locations on the campus. IIT Guwahati’s faculty and students have developed a telepresence module for a virtual visit to the Institute.
The event will be Live on YouTube and Facebook .
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves acquisition of Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited by Ageas Insurance International NV
The Competition Commission of India  approves acquisition of Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited by Ageas Insurance International NV.
The proposed combination pertains to the acquisition of further shareholding in Ageas Federal Life Insurance Company Limited  by Ageas Insurance International NV .
Ageas is the ultimate holding company of the Ageas group, it is an international insurance group having business activities in Europe and Asia. The products and service offered by the Ageas group globally include life insurance products, general non-life insurance products, reinsurance services and distribution of insurance products.
AFLI is engaged in the business of providing life insurance products in India under the category of term plan, child plan, ULIP plan, saving plan, retirement solutions, health plan, group plan, online plans, etc. Ageas currently has 49% shareholding in AFLI and it jointly controls the operations of AFLI along with the other shareholders viz., IDBI and Federal Bank.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President asks youngsters to imbibe qualities of tolerance, discipline & patience
Always rise above narrow considerations of caste, religion & region: VP
Vice President interacts with Telugu students from Delhi University
The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today urged youngsters to imbibe qualities of tolerance, patience, discipline, hard work, reading and empathy to become successful leaders in their chosen fields.
Interacting with Telugu students from various colleges of Delhi University at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas, he advised them to develop a constructive and positive outlook on life. “You should always rise above narrow considerations such as caste, religion and region and never disrespect other religions”, he added.
Observing that one cannot become a leader if he or she is intolerant, the Vice President said a leader should be tolerant towards the mandate given by the people. He also said that a leader should have calibre, capacity, good conduct and character.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining fitness by undertaking regular physical activities like running or yoga, he also cautioned them against consuming junk food. Pointing out that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of protecting immunity, he advised them to focus on a healthy and protein-rich diet.
Shri Naidu reiterated the need to protect and promote one’s mother tongue. He said that the early education of a child should be in his or her mother tongue and that proficiency in other languages could be acquired later.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President Greets People on the eve of Christmas
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Christmas. In a message, he said that Christmas reaffirms our faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus Christ for the enlightenment of humanity.
Following is the text of Vice President’s message:
“I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all our citizens on the auspicious occasion of Christmas.
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Lord Jesus Christ. The festival reaffirms our faith in the values of compassion and forgiveness taught by Lord Jesus Christ for the enlightenment of humanity.
May this festival bring peace, harmony and happiness in our lives.”
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Surat Metro Rail Project
The Government of India has approved the Surat Metro Rail Project having two Metro Rail Corridors with combined length of 40.35 km.
The project will be completed in 5 years at an estimated project cost of Rs. 12020.32 Crore.
Benefits:
This project will provide continuous availability of affordable, reliable, safe, secure and seamless transport system in the urban agglomeration of the city. It will reduce the accidents, pollution, travel time, energy consumption, anti-social incidents as well as regulate urban expansion and land use for sustainable development. The Metro will provide Eco friendly and sustainable Public Transport to residents, commuters, visitors and travelers.
Surat Metro Rail Project Highlights
Some of the highlights of these corridors are as follows:
The corridor-1, Sarthana to Dream city line is 21.61 Kms comprising of underground corridor of 6.47 km & elevated corridor of 15.14 km, which will connect 20 metro stations .
The corridor-2, Bhesan to saroli line is 18.74kms and is completely elevated corridor which will connect 18 Metro stations. 
Dream city and Bhesan depot will fulfill the maintenance facilities of Surat metro rail Project.
The population of around 69.36 lakh of Surat Municipal Corporation, Out Growth Area & Urban Agglomeration is expected to be benefitted by Surat Metro Rail Project directly and indirectly.
The proposed corridors will be having Multimodal Integration, and will have feeder network of Bus, Intermediate Public Transport  and Non-Motorized Transport .
The residential areas, commercial, and industrial areas along this Metro Rail corridors shall be immensely benefitted by this project as the people of these areas will be able to travel on trains from their own neighborhoods to reach different areas of the city conveniently.
The project will be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation  Ltd.
The project will be financed mainly through equity from GoI and Government of Gujarat on 50:50 basis and loan from bilateral/ multilateral agencies.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Nearly 50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions can be averted through production and use of Green Hydrogen as targeted under National Green Hydrogen Mission: New & Renewable Energy Minister
The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has informed that during the G20 Energy Transitions Ministers Meeting held on 22nd July, 2023 under India’s G20 Presidency, members discussed the importance of building a sustainable and equitable global hydrogen ecosystem that benefits all nations, and affirmed High level Voluntary Principles on Hydrogen, which inter-alia includes promotion of free and fair trade of hydrogen produced from zero and low emission technologies and its derivatives.
The Government is also cooperating with several countries bilaterally on development of green hydrogen sector.
The Union Minister informed that on 4th January 2023, the Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an outlay of Rs. 19,744 crores. Various financial and non-financial measures have been announced under the Mission, including inter-alia, the following:
- Facilitating demand creation through exports and domestic utilization;
- Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition  programme, which includes incentives for manufacturing of electrolysers and production of green hydrogen;
- Pilot Projects for steel, mobility, shipping, etc.;
- Development of Green Hydrogen Hubs;
- Support for infrastructure development;
- Establishing a robust framework of regulations and standards;
- Research & Development programme;
- Skill development programme; and
- Public awareness and outreach programme.
The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition  Programme, is a major financial measure with an outlay of ₹ 17,490 crore. The programme consists of two distinct financial incentive mechanisms to support domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen. The Government has issued the Guidelines for incentive schemes for electrolyser manufacturing & for production of Green Hydrogen.
The Minister informed that the Mission is expected to lead to development of 5 MMT Green Hydrogen production capacity per annum by 2030. He said that it is estimated that nearly 50 MMT per annum of CO2 emissions can be averted through production and use of the targeted quantum of Green Hydrogen.
This information has been given by the Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Rajya Sabha today, August 1, 2023.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
‘Agreement for Sale’ rules under the provisions of RERA framed by MoHUA for Union Territories without legislatures
The ‘Agreement for Sale’ rules under the provisions of Real Estate  Act, 2016 [RERA] have been framed by MoHUA for Union Territories  without legislatures and same was sent to all the States and UTs for adoption in the year 2016 itself. Now, as per directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court, this Ministry in consultation with the Housing Department of every State is carrying out the exercise to ascertain as to whether the rules framed by the States comply with the substratum of the Rules which have been framed by MoHUA for UTs without legislatures.
Moreover, to redress the issues of stalled project in Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Express Authority, a High-Level Committee was constituted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the chairmanship of the Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Accordingly, Ministry has sent its recommendations to the State of Uttar Pradesh for taking necessary action.
RERA also seeks to protect the interest of homebuyers. Section 4 of RERA provides for compulsory deposit of seventy percent of amount realised for real estate project from allottees in a separate bank account. RERA also, inter-alia, makes the promoter liable to refund the amount, with interest and compensation, in case developer fails to complete or is unable to give possession of apartment, plot, building to home buyers; as per the terms of the agreement for sale.
Moreover, in order to provide last mile funding to stalled real estate projects which are net-worth positive and registered under RERA, a Special Window for Affordable and Mid Income Housing  Investment Fund of Rs. 25,000 Crore has been created.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Digital India and Skill India are the two important pillars that will transform the future, says Union Minister Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
MoS Interacts with Young Indians and Students at Thamaraseri, Kozhikode
Students from 20 colleges participate in the session ‘New India for Young India: Techade of Opportunities’
Kozhikode: December 30, 2022
Digital India and Skill India were the two important pillars that would transform the future, said Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar. New India belonged to its youth. It offered them great opportunities. Students pursuing degree courses must enrol themselves in skill upgradation programmes as well. This would help them get into the digital space, he added.
The Minister was interacting with students from 20 colleges of Kerala in an event organised under the initiative – ‘New India for Young India - Techade of Opportunities’ in the campus of Catholic Bishop House at Thamarassery.
Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the old concept of India had totally changed. In 1985, while the Government spent ₹100 for a project, only ₹15 reached the target sector. But, today when ₹100 was spent, the entire amount reached the beneficiaries.
In the New India, there were no boundaries for opportunities. Not only that, opportunities were open to all, both in rural and urban areas, the Minister said. Rs 7.5 lakh crores had been invested this year for infrastructure development. A large amount of money was being spent on modernization. Tax collection target had exceeded by 25%.
Post Covid period showcased India's strength to the world. While the US faced unprecedented inflation and Chinese economy contracted in the last three quarters, India became the 5th largest economy with 86,000 start-ups.
The Minister said that with India stepping into the field of semi-conductors, several Indians working abroad wanted to come back to the country. The Government would also soon start a digital India innovation Fund, he informed.
PIB Headquarters
WALK-IN INTERVIEW
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology , Kochi will conduct a walk- in interview for the posts of Young Professional-1 , Young professional -II  on contractual basis, at CIFT, Kochi on 23rd September, 2019 at 10.00 a.m. More details can be had from the website www.cift.res.in
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Prime Minister's Office
PM votes in the 2022 Vice President election
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has voted in the 2022 Vice President election.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said:
“Voted in the 2022 Vice President election.”
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
KVIC & Assam Rifles sign MoU; Paramilitary forces to taste Khadi Mustard Oil Now
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has taken another big step towards making India “Aatmanirbhar” by joining hands with Assam Rifles to supply mustard oil. On Monday, KVIC and Assam Rifles signed a Memorandum of Understanding  to this effect. The MoU was signed by Shri Jitendra Kumar Gupta, Zonal Dy.Chief Executive Officer, KVIC and Shri Biju K. Sam, Commandant, Assam Rifles, in presence of KVIC Chairman, Shri Manoj Kumar.
The development comes in wake of the instructions of Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to the paramilitary forces, to encourage local products in a bid to support the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” initiated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Minister for MSME, Shri Narayan Rane welcomed the move.
Shri Amit Shah had also made it mandatory to sell only “Swadeshi” products through the CAPF canteens across India. The Assam Rifles will soon place an order for supply of 458 quintals of high quality kachhi ghani mustard oil, worth about Rs. 2.71 Crores, which will be supplied by KVIC during 2022-23. The Expressed Mustard oil will be packed in 15 kg square ISI marked tin conforming to BIS specification No IS: 10325-2000 and 01 Litre Pet Bottle as per the specification of BIS/FSSAI norms as applicable in PAN India.
Supplies of Mustard oil by the KVIC shall conform to the relevant FSSAI Standards. The quality of Mustard oil will be checked at consignee’s door step by a Board of Officers detailed by the DG, Assam Rifles. Mustard oil proposed to be supplied will carry “Shelf Life’’ of approx. nine  months from the date of supply at Assam Rifles for soundness, wholesomeness and fitness for human consumption. Supply will be provisioned by KVIC within 45 days from the date of issue of supply order by Assam Rifles. Stores are required to be dispatched by road/rail transport only up to five destinations  Shillong, 2) Dimapur, 3) Mantripukhri , 4) Silchar and 5) Jorhat, all MGARs locations of Assam Rifles) on freight paid basis.
KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar, while thanking the Home Minister for his initiative, said the MoU was a historic step, as this is for the second time that KVIC has signed a deal with the paramilitary forces for supply of any material. He said this was a major step towards creating sustainable local employment in these times.
The KVIC and Assam Rifles have signed the MoU for a period of one year which will be renewed further.
Notably, the KVIC recently supplied products like; honey, pickles, edible oils, agarbatti, papad, amla candy and cotton towels, etc. to CAPF canteens